Family Finances

Give your teen a head start for financial success – and spark his or her interest, too – with these fun budgeting activities for high school students.

A recent report found that millennials are waiting longer to have kids but are still spending more money on them. Do these results surprise you?

The new school year is the perfect time to think about your child's college future. Let the Michigan Education Trust help your family prepare for higher education.

A local father launched a project that now supports the entire Walled Lake school district. Learn how Invisible Dad works, and how you can do it, too.

The Michigan Education Trust weighs in on the common misconceptions families have about college savings plans – and offers the truth about these plans.

Getting a jump on college savings with the Michigan Education Trust is key to setting your child up for success in his or her future.

The bottom-line tally is a notable one-third. Whether you never learned about money or are a born pro, turn the trend by teaching kids these four money tips.

A survey says 25 percent of marriages dissolve over housework – and that paying someone else to tackle a chunk of the grunt work might help change that.

Some parents are going into debt to pay for their kids' activities, according to a recent study. What's going on – and is it worth it?

It's a big date – with a big price tag. Wondering how to save cash on a prom dress? Help your teen score a sweet, low-key thrify gown for the special occasion.

Take our five-question financial compatibility test for couples to see whether mom and dad are a solid money match – or if some budgeting is in order.

Government shutdowns, like the federal one of early 2019, take a toll on families. Find tips for parents on furlough for managing money and kids' worries.